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89 Non-Food Easter Treats For Your Easter Egg Hunt

Easter can be a pain for parents of allergic children. From Easter egg hunts sponsored by Cadbury’s and the like, to a magnitude of chocolate given with the best intentions, it can be stressful.

But I’m here to help all Easter bunnies who want to make this a special time for their little chicks. Here is a list of 89 non-food treats that should fit in egg-shaped containers – perfect for an Easter egg hunt.

The majority of these will work in those plastic eggs that are fairly cheap and prolific at this time of the year, but I’ve also made some suggestions for treats that would fit in slightly larger eggs. I’ve spotted some very cute, larger paper ones in Ikea and these gorgeous metal ones from Tiger. Or you can make your own, though that kind of crafty carry-on isn’t my scene.

And if you want to give gifts that are even bigger, there is a seasonal workaround… hide them somewhere and put a clue as to their whereabouts in the egg. Keep the suspense going! I’ve not included too many of these suggestions, as you can choose literally anything depending on your budget.

So, onto my suggestions.

For the plastic eggs

Stickers

Balloons

Mini chicks

Small figurines, like a dinosaur

Keyring

Erasers

Tattoos

Hair clips/bobbles

Self-inking stamps

Lip balm (check the ingredients for allergens)

Toy car

Lego minifigures

Cinema ticket

Voucher

IOU for a movie night

Fun pencil sharpener

Pom-poms for crafts

Bouncy ball (there are egg-shaped ones which feel very on-theme)

Rubber duck

Tamagotchi (or a virtual pet, as they’re described on eBay)

Shopkins (TBH I don’t get this at all, but it works if your child’s into this!)

Hi, what great list of ideas. They are probably more fun in plastic eggs compared to regular Easter egg . We have always have an Easter egg hunt and I have alternatives to the classic eggs to find. Thanks for sharing, Chloe #TwinklyTuesday

This is brilliant! With Ben really being into trying to walk i’ve been considering doing something that encourages it but as he’s still only 10 months I wasnt too sure on alot of chocolate as no doubt relatives will get him some. These toy ideas would be perfect for a little hunt!
Thanks for the ideas #marvmondays

I’ve done a plastic egg hunt for the last couple of years and Zach loves it. I fill them with lots of fun things and it’s always gone down a treat. I always pop a couple of small chocolate treats in a couple of them but otherwise it’s all about the little stuff! Stickers always go down a treat! Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday